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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.06, 1,282.52 and 797.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.06, 1,282.52 and 797.74 is: 1,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.06 : 1,282.52 = 797.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.06/1,282.52 = 797.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.06x = 1,282.52 × 797.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.06x = 1,023,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,116.29/930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.05

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